The Gurkhas of Nepal planned the conquest and occupation of the whole of Himachal Pradesh. After conquering Sirmur, Garhwal and Nalagarh the Gorkhas proceeded towards Kangra under the command of Amar Singh Thapa. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra sent his brother Mian Fateh Chand to meet Maharaja Ranjit Singh and seck help against the Nepalese who were encamped near Kangra. Ranjit Singh expressed his readiness to help Sansar Chand. Amar Singh Thapa, finding himself no match for the allies, that is Sansar Chand and Ranjit Singh, retired quickly from Kangra.”
References :-
- Bute Shah, op. tit, V. pp. 38-39
- History of the sikhs vol 3 by Hari ram Gupta
- Amar Nath, op. tit., p. 40, c£, Bute Shah, op. tit., V, p-40